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Supporting the
Future

The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation gives thousands of dollars in college scholarships yearly to young water sports athletes.

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Requirements

The applicant must be an incoming Freshman through Senior at a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college or university or an accredited trade school as a full-time student and a U.S. Citizen. The award will be made to an undergraduate student for no more than (3) academic years. Recipients must attend school for the whole year during the year of the award. Not open to Graduate Students.

 

General guidelines for consideration include academic achievement, two letters of reference, school and community activities, and a 500-word essay or video.

Also considered are the individual's contributions to the sport as a skier, rider, barefooter, volunteer, or official at tournaments.

Deadline April 1st

Past scholarship winners share tips on how you can start planning now - like picking the right classes, joining clubs, helping out in your community, and staying active in sports. It’s all about setting yourself up to stand out when it’s time to apply!

National Selection Committee

A National Selection Committee will choose the finalists based on information included with the completed application. Winners will be notified by July 15.

Scholarship Selection Committee

Katie Horton, Chair

scholarships@waterskihalloffame.com
 

Betsy Anderson Gilman

Connie Bergmark

Katie Horton

Jody Johnson

Megan Lambert

Teri Larson Jones

Jim Norton

Roger Olson

Glenn Sperry

Bobby Reich (Advisor)

Jeff Clark (Administrator)

Kerry Morgan (Asst. Administrator)

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